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Westwood JROTC

Westwood JROTC Takes First Place On The Treasure Coast

December 2, 2024 By Sarah Harris

Huge praise goes to the Fort Pierce Westwood Army JROTC Raider Team for not only their performance at the State Raider Finals, but for their entire “Raider Season” as a whole. Over the course of 4 months worth of training and competitions, our Team had the distinction of being 1 of only 2 JROTC Programs on the Treasure Coast (12 Schools) to finish in the Top 3 at each of this year’s Raider Meets, with one of those being a FIRST OVERALL WIN at the Area 3 Regional Championship for our Male Team. By winning the Regionals, the Team advanced to … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood JROTC’s Annual Cadet Ball

April 29, 2024 By Sarah Harris

On Friday, April 19th, the Cadets from the Fort Pierce Westwood Army JROTC put the lid on a long and demanding year of extracurricular commitments and teamwork-based missions with their Annual Cadet Ball, held at the historical 500 Orange Event Hall in Fort Pierce. Over 150 Cadets and guests were in attendance, including the Principal of FPWA, Mr. David Alfonso as well as Assistant Principals Dr. Eddie Robinson, Ms. Nicole Smith, and Mr. Derek Gordon. We also welcomed fellow Cadets from Fort Pierce Central HS Army JROTC, Port St. Lucie HS Army JROTC, and Treasure Coast HS Air Force JROTC for the … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp

Fort Pierce Westwood JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp

February 26, 2024 By Sarah Harris

Huge praise goes out to the (18) Cadets from our Army JROTC Program who attended the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp at the Tanah Keeta Scout Reservation in Jupiter from 17-20 FEB.  Over (250) Cadets from multiple Treasure Coast High Schools converged on the Camp for (4) days of rigorous training and team-building exercises to help them become tougher and more efficient leaders.  Cadets slept in tents (in a wilderness environment) and had very limited comfort resources at their disposal. They endured over (18) hours of continuous rain on Saturday and Sunday, in addition to weather ranging in the … Read More